The European Union has pledged up to €50 million in aid to Albania for fighting the coronavirus outbreak.
EU ambassador to Albania Luigi Soreca made the announcement today, few hours after another good news for Albanians: the political agreement of member states to open accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia.
The aid will include €4 million for immediate medical equipment, €11 million for social protections, and up to €35 million for economic recovery.
Happy to announce today #EU🇪🇺 concrete help for #Albania🇦🇱 to fight #COVIDー19.
▶️ 4 M€ for immediate equipment and health support
▶️ 11 M€ for social protection
▶️ up to 35 M€ for economic recovery.
The EU🇪🇺is always with🇦🇱in time of need! Jemi gjithmonë me Shqipërine! pic.twitter.com/IExrzAOJZT
— Luigi Soreca🇪🇺 (@LSorecaEU) March 24, 2020
